Free Auto Repair Manuals Online » Auto Repair Costs http://www.diymyride.com DIYMyRide.com Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en On cleaning your engine http://www.diymyride.com/on-cleaning-your-engine-1090/ http://www.diymyride.com/on-cleaning-your-engine-1090/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:15:18 +0000 admin http://www.diymyride.com/?p=1090 If you really want to do the engine cleaning yourself and you don’t want to leave it to the professionals, here are some things to remember:

sample engine cleaner

sample engine cleaner

  • Remove the air cleanser or filter and waterproof the distributor and air intake with plastic bags to prevent water from seeping in.
  • When using an engine cleanser to get rid of the grease and dirt, make sure you read the instructions of the cleanser properly.
  • Keep the cleanser out of the car finish. These can damage the paint and ruin the finish.
  • Rinse or hose off the cleanser immediately after it had time to take effect.
  • Start the engine and let it idle to dry the parts under the hood.

Info from:

Auto Repair for Dummies by Deanna Sclar

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http://www.chemical-cleaners.com/catalog/images/engine_cleaner.gif

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